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Ministry of Mines
Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao Administers Swachchta Pledge
Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri VL Kantha Rao administered Swachchta pledge along with senior officials of ministry, CPSEs and Subordinate offices joined through V.C under the ‘Swachchta Hi Sewa’  campaign today.
Before this on 20th September 2023 Secretary Mines reviewed ongoing activities of SHS 2023 and preparations for special campaign 3.0. During the review meeting, Shri Rao passionately urged all affiliated offices within the ministry to take proactive steps for the #SwachhataHiSeva Campaign and motivated all to set higher targets for Special Campaign 3.0 compared to the previous campaign.
Secretary also took an inspection of record room & divisions of Ministry of Mines at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. He went around various sections to inspect cleanliness, work atmosphere under #SwachhtaHiSewa Campaign. While inspecting files in each section he gave direction for review of files. Ministry weeded out more than 3.5 lakh files in Special Campaign 1.0 and 2.0.
Ministry of Mines weeded out around 2743 files from November 2022 to August 2023, freeing up a total of 34549 sq.ft space and generated a total revenue of Rs.172,130,148 from scrap disposal.
Ministry of Mines has made all upcoming Saturdays as working days for employees till 31st October 2023 to focus on record management.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen from a flooding fishing boat off Gujarat coast
Indian Coast Guard  ship Arush rescued six fishermen from a flooding fishing boat in Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast on March 07, 2023. In the wee hours, the ship, on deployment in Arabian Sea, received a distress call regarding uncontrolled flooding onboard Indian Fishing Boat Himalay approx. 80 kms off the Gujarat coast. The ship immediately proceeded to the distressed boat and rescued the crew before controlling the flooding. The icg personnel, later, made the boat operational and handed it over to the crew.
Special Service and Features
INDIAN COAST GUARD APPREHENDS A SRI LANKAN FISHING BOAT WITH SIX CREW IN VIOLATION OF FISHING INSIDE IMBL
Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Ameya apprehended one Sri Lankan fishing boat along with six crew today, 02 May 2022. While patrolling, a Sri Lankan Fishing Boat was sighted in Indian Waters near International Maritime Boundary Line . Upon closing the ship, it was observed that the fishing boat was fishing on the Indian side of IMBL. The illegal fishing in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone  by the Sri Lankan fishing boat is in violation of the Maritime Zones of India  Act, 1981. The boat along with six crew has been handed over to Nagapattinam Marine Police Station for further Investigation. Indian Coast Guard along with stakeholders are maintaining high alert along the maritime boundary with Sri Lanka.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Ujjwala Utsav observed to celebrate the stellar role played by various stakeholders in making PMUY a success;
PMUY anthem – Ujjwala Bharat Ujjwala – composed by Kailash Kher released
Oil industry today observed Ujjwala Utsav, celebrating the stellar role played by all stakeholders – District Nodal Officers, Policy makers, Distributors, and beneficiaries – in making Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana  a resounding success.
The event was organised here under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum &Natural Gas to encourage, motivate as well as felicitate all frontline field forcefor their outstanding contribution to PMUY.
The occasion also saw the launch of the PMUY anthem – Ujjwala Bharat Ujjwala – composed and developed by eminent singer and film industry personality PadmaShriKailashKher. The PMUY anthem is available on online music platforms such as Amazon, Apple,Hungama, Wynk, Google Play, Saavn, and many others. The anthem aims to reach the Ujjwala message to every household in the country by its powerful and inspiring rendition.
During the occasion, the top three performers in three states which garnered the highest LPG penetration figures i.e. J&K,Chhattisgarh and Assam, were acknowledged and the respective Oil Marketing Companyofficers in-charge of these states were felicitated by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dr. M. M. Kutty, Secretary, MoP&NG, and the CMDs of the three Oil Marketing Companies. The 24 top performing district nodal officers were also felicitated on the occasion for their commendable work during Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan and Extended Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan in more than 50,000 villages pan India.
A compilation of experiences from select stake holders across PMUY spectrum was also released on the occasion.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves allocation of thirty percent of the NEC’s allocation for new projects for focused development of deprived areas, neglected sections of society and emerging priority sectors
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the following: -
- Allocation of 30 percent of North Eastern Council’s  allocation for new projects under the existing “Schemes of North Eastern Council” for focussed development of deprived areas; deprived/neglected sections of society and emerging priority sectors in the North eastern States. The balance allocation shall be bifurcated in the existing two components 
- Revision of the NEC guidelines for simplification of appraisal and approval mechanism
- Allowing projects under State component, upto 25% of each State’s normative allocation, for sectors not covered in the mandate of NEC, but which are considered important as per local felt needs as per the recommendations of the State Governments.
The projects under the existing “Schemes of NEC” will accrue socio-economic benefits to the marginalized and vulnerable groups of people in backward and neglected areas of the North Eastern States. It will lead to faster decision making and quick implementation of the projects.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 3.0
Advancing PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Swachh Bharat, the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region is committed to pursue Cleanliness, reducing pendency in Governance and enhancing public participation .
For Administering Good Governance and promoting Swachhata, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region participated in Special Campaign 2.0 launched by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, focusing on institutionalizing office cleanliness and reducing pendency in Government operations. The campaign commenced on October 2, 2022, and extended through November 2022 to August 2023.
Taking the momentum forward of the Government of India, the Ministry is currently gearing up for the pinnacle of its 10-year dedication to Swacch Bharat and will unfold sanitation based initiatives during Special Campaign 3.0 in October 2023.
During the Special Campaign 2.0, the focus was on Ministry’s field offices at various places in North East States. The cleanliness drives were carried out at 34 identified sites including the offices of MDoNER, NEC, NEDFI, NEHHDC, NERAMAC & NECBDC. The highlight of the campaign was the widespread participation of employees and the general public.
The main achievements of Special Campaign - 313 e-files were closed and 550 physical files were weeded out, 34 sites were cleaned in October, 2022. In October, 2022 Rs.107697 revenue was generated by disposal of scrap by NEDFI and NEC. In December, 2022, Rs.50, 000/- revenue was generated by MDoNER. During the period from November, 2022 to August, 2023 some rooms in MDoNER are cleaned/renovated.
The upcoming Special Campaign 3.0 marks a significant milestone, coinciding with a decade of Swachhata based initiatives within the Ministry. This campaign promises to be extraordinary as the Ministry is planning a course of action by consolidating its past efforts. It will highlight initiatives that can be implemented in the coming years, with active participation from all the stakeholders.
Under the guidance of Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Shri B. L. Verma MoS MDoNER,, the Ministry is making all efforts to successfully implement the activities that will be undertaken under the Special Campaign 3.0 and to ensure that cleanliness becomes the day to day practice of each official of the Ministry and its Organizations
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addresses a round table meeting with top corporate hospitals
We can study the best practices across the globe; however, India should focus to design its own model to establish a cost-effective and high-quality healthcare ecosystem: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today addressed a round table meeting with top corporate hospitals at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the need to strengthen the approach of hospitals to collaboratively provide high-quality healthcare services to the deserved population of the country. He stressed that the various challenges stated by the hospitals can be resolved through the collective efforts of the government and the stakeholders. He stated “We can study the best practices across the globe; however, India should focus to design its own model to establish a cost-effective and high-quality healthcare ecosystem.
He also added that “We need to make health accessible, affordable, and patient-friendly”. He emphasized the contributions of the hospitals to the successful implementation of any Public Health scheme. The government is taking various initiatives like Heal in India, and Heal by India to promote medical value tourism. He also highlighted the need to strengthen the approach of hospitals to collaboratively provide high-quality healthcare services and assured the industry of full support in realising Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Universal Health Coverage.
Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary said, “During the transition phase, various hurdles can occur which shall be resolved over the course of the journey”. To achieve the same, regular feedback from all the stakeholders is paramount. It is the top priority of the Govt to stabilize the system.”
Dr.Vinod Paul, Member , NITI Aayog, Dr R S Sharma, CEO, NHA, and Senior Officials from Health Ministry and NHA were present.
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Power Participates in Special Campaign 2.0
• Offices of CPSEs and Organisations of Ministry of Power included as campaign sites under the Special Campaign
• 213 Public Grievances Disposed
• 24854 files weeded out
• 2820 sq ft space freed
Ministry of Power, along with its CPSEs and Organisations, participated in the Special Campaign 2.0 of Government of India from 2nd October to 31st October, 2022. The prime objectives of the campaign were to ensure the disposal of pending matters, strengthening internal monitoring mechanisms, improved record management and cleanliness in workspaces.
Weekly review of the activities under Special Campaign 2.0 are being conducted by Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy and Secretary, Ministry of Power with the officials of the Ministry and its Organizations.
The progress report of the activities carried out under the Special Campaign 2.0 in the Ministry of Power till date is as follows:
No of Public Grievances Disposed: 213
No. of Files weeded out: 24854
Space freed after cleanliness drive : 2820
No of Sites in which cleanliness campaign undertaken: 534
Glimpses of the SpecialCampaign2.0 for Swachhata at Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Elevation of BISAG as BISAG under MEITY, Government of India
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Elevation of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics , Gujarat as Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics ) under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology , Government of India.
Benefits
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To maintain efficiency and innovation of services, the current skilled manpower working at BISAG may join the national level institute on as-is and where-is basis.
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To facilitate implementation of expanded scope of activities
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To facilitate implementation of expanded scope of activities and efficient rollout of GIS projects.
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To facilitate implementation of expanded scope of activities, aid research & development and technology development.
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Facilitate development planning and good governance through spatial decision support systems.
Background
At present, BISAG is a state agency of Department of Science and Technology Government of Gujarat, located at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is registered as a Society and Trust with the Charity Commissioner of Ahmedabad. Its Governing body is chaired by the Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat. Its charter is based on the philosophy that modern day planning for a holistic development calls for transparent, efficient and low-cost decision-making systems. This involves multi-disciplinary information that encourages people’s participation and ensures equitable development. The application of space technologies , satellite communication and geo-informatics has contributed significantly towards the socio-economic development.
Since this is not a new organisation but only an elevation of existing body which will be an Autonomous Scientific Society under Government of India instead of State Government, the following key steps have been undertaken by MEITY for the consideration of proposal: -
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An Expert Committee was constituted under chairmanship of Secretary, MeitY with representatives from Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Science & Technology and ex-Secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences for analysing the proposal. The Expert Committee recommended the proposal during the meeting held on January 28th 2019.
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The CEE proposal was put for consideration of the appraisal body i.e. Committee on Establishment Expenditure . The CEE meeting was held on August 6th, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, along with representatives of NITI Aayog, Ministry of Finance and Department of Science & Technology. The proposal was recommended by CEE.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Community awareness training play a pivot role in disaster risk mitigation, says Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
MoS  emphasizes that planned approach and a well-defined strategy is essential for Disaster Risk Mitigation And Management
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir has said Community awareness training plays a pivotal role in Disaster Risk Mitigation. He was addressing the school children at a programme on ‘Initiative for Awareness and Management of Disaster’ here today. He said the youth, including students in schools and colleges, play a vital role by being trained and in creating awareness about the proactive response to Disaster Management and risk mitigation. He said response to a threatening disaster situation requires a planned approach and a well-defined strategy. He said that during the time of disaster, which can be in the form of natural calamity or nuclear, biological, radiological and chemical disasters, the community awareness ensures that the arising emergent situation is addressed in a quick, efficient and effective manner.
Emphasizing on the importance of quality and holistic training in academic institutions, he said that students can be Champions and Leaders of the society by learning the quintessential basics of Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Mitigation, Disaster Resilience Techniques and Technology. He underlined the need to be technologically well-versed and be knowledge-savvy on latest technology to mitigate disaster situation. He said that building construction in schools and colleges should be resistant to disasters.
Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said that training of students in schools should be provided equal attention as normal education academic curriculum, sports and cultural activities along with necessary practical sessions to augment the learning process. He emphasized that ‘School Safety Programme’ should promote culture of disaster management in day-to-day curricula of educational institutions. He said that ‘word of mouth’ to parents and relatives of students can create awareness among the stakeholders and people in a holistic manner.
Commending the Governmental organizations such as National Disaster Response Force and Border Security Force  for their yeoman work in this sector of Disaster Management, the Minister said that the need of the hour is community awareness cum training programs for better Management and Capacity Building.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
All India Radio Kolkata’s Regional News Unit organized a special Quiz competition on the eve of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Kolkata, August 18, 2021.
The Nation celebrates the seventy fifth year of Independence. A series of events is being organised by the Government as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. To commemorate the occasion as a Jan-Utsav, All India Radio Kolkata’s Regional News Unit brings its listeners a Special Quiz on India’s Freedom Movement and its glorious history. The quiz will be conducted every Wednesday in 7-50PM Local Bengali News. Listeners will send their reply at amritquiz.rnu[at]gmail[dot]com along with their name, picture and phone number.
The lucky winner, who will send his right answer first, will get a surprise gift. The answer will be given next day at the same bulletin , i.e 7-50PM Local Bengali News. The lucky winner’s name will be announced at that time too.
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Election Commission
ECI Imposes Ban On Campaigning Hours For Sh Anurag Thakur And Sh Parvesh Sahib Singh in current GE LA of NCT Delhi;
Sh Thakur & Sh Parvesh Singh will also remain off the Star Campaigners List of BJP
Election Commission of India has considered the response received from the two Bhartiya Janata Party leaders, namely Sh. Anurag Thakur and Sh. Parvesh Sahib Singh in context of the Show Cause Notices issued to both these leaders on 28th January 2020 and 29th January 2020 respectively. The Commission is of the considered view that Sh. Anurag Thakur and Sh. Parvesh Sahib Singh have made undesirable and objectionable statements and thus violated the provisions of Model Code of Conduct and Representation of the People Act 1951.
The Commission under Article 324 of the Constitution of India and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, bars Sh.Anurag Thakur and Sh.Parvesh Sahib Singh from holding any public meetings, public processions, public rallies, road shows and interviews, public utterances in media  etc in connection with ongoing General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2020 for a period of 72 hours  and 96 hours  from 5 PM on 30th January, 2020 .
Election Commission of India's orders already passed on 29th January 2020 to remove Sh.Anurag Thakur and Sh.Parvesh Sahib Singh from the list of ‘Star Campaigners’ for the current General Election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi shall continue to be in force.
ECI’s orders issued in this regard are attached herewith.
Commission's order to Sh. Anurag Thakur BJP
Commission's order to Sh. Parvesh Sahib Singh,BJP
Ministry of Defence
Army Wife Achieves Individual Guinness World Records
Kiran Uniyal, w/o a serving Colonel of Indian Army has created Individual Guinness World Records for “The most full contact knee strikes in three minutes  , 263 strikes” & “The most full contact knee strikes alternate legs in one minute,120 strikes”. The earlier records were of 177 strikes and 102 in female category respectively. The objective of both her records were to promote martial arts for girls and women safety and self-defence. While creating the record for the most full contact knee strikes for three minutes, she surpassed the existing male category record of 226 knee strikes.
Kiran Uniyal created her 1st Individual Guinness World Record for “The most full contact elbow strikes  in 3 minutes,466 strikes”, which also featured among the Best of Guinness World Record official video of Jan 2019.
She has so far achieved 15 World Records, including 10 Guinness World Records in Martial Arts, Fitness and Social Work.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to chair UNSC High-Level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case For International Cooperation”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the High-level Open Debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’ on 9th August at 5.30 PM IST via video conferencing.
The meeting is expected to be attended by several Heads of State & Government of member states of the United Nations Security Council, and high level briefers from the UN System and key Regional Organizations. The Open Debate will focus on ways to effectively counter maritime crime and insecurity and strengthened coordination in the maritime domain.
The UN Security Council has discussed and passed resolutions on different aspects of maritime security and maritime crime. However, this will be the first time that maritime security will be discussed in a holistic manner as an exclusive agenda item in such a high level open debate. Given that no country alone can address the diverse aspects of maritime security, it is important to consider this subject in a holistic manner in the United Nations Security Council. A comprehensive approach to Maritime Security should protect and support legitimate maritime activities, while countering traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime domain.
The Oceans have played an important part in India’s history right from the time of the Indus Valley Civilization. Based on our civilizational ethos that sees the seas as an enabler of shared peace and prosperity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi put forward the vision of SAGAR - an acronym for ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region’ in 2015. This vision focuses on cooperative measures for sustainable use of the oceans, and provides a framework for a safe, secure, and stable maritime domain in the region. In 2019, at the East Asia Summit, this initiative was further elaborated through the Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative  with a focus on seven pillars of maritime security including Maritime Ecology; Maritime Resources; Capacity Building and Resource Sharing; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation; and Trade Connectivity and Maritime Transport.
Shri Narendra Modi, would be the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate. The event will be broadcast live on the United Nations Security Council website and can be watched from 1730 hrs IST/0800 NYT.